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If you're looking to get into videography and video editing as a hobby, the options can be daunting.
Here is a small question and response that may help you get started in this fun and rewarding
hobby.
What type of camera do you recommend?
Response: For a beginner, a Canon single CCD camera will suit you well. It has a cost range of
$500 to $700. Canon is well respected at all levels of video camera quality and has probably the
best quality for the price at the low end.
If you want to start out with something more professional, you may want to look into the Canon
GL2 which is a low end 3 CCD (1/4" each) camera running about $1500. This camera is great for
an enthusiastic hobbyist or a beginning special events videographer.
If you're looking to make some money on the side (or as a career) with your camera doing special
events such as wedding videography, you may want to look into the Sony VX2100, a high-end
consumer 3 CCD (1/3" each) camcorder, running at a price between $2100 and $3000, check out
prices here. The high definition capable version of the same camera is called the Sony HDR / Fx1
and goes for $3700 at all major retailers.
What is CCD?
CCDs are imaging chips. CCD stands for charge-coupled device and is a light sensative circuit
which stores an electrical charge representing each tiny part of an image. The difference between
low and high end video cameras is usually determined by the number of CCDs (one or three), and
the size of the CCD. In video cameras the number of CCDs determines the clarity of the picture in
low lighting (most indoor) situations. The size of the CCD is directly linked to the amount of "color
bleeding" present in the video.
It is also interesting to note that for video cameras, unlike photography cameras, the size of the
pixels is far more important than the number of pixels. Fewer pixels that are larger make a better
video camera. It is also interesting to note that as you go from low-end to high-end cameras, you
will be getting fewer "extras" on your camera such as the ability to take "still photography".
Next question: What video editing software would you recommend?
Response: Pinnacle Studio 9 has many great features for beginning in photoediting. It runs
between $70 and $90 at major retail stores. It gives many options and is very user friendly. If
you're looking for some more advanced options in lighting, transitions, and sound editing, you may
want to consider the more professional editing software Pinacle Liquid Editions for around $600.
This article may also be found at http://www.researchtechs.com/videoediting.htm
About The Author
Jim Wagner
Contributor to www.ResearchTechs.com
Enjoys anything Tech.
Majoring in Computer Science.
jim@researchtechs.com
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Good luck with using video camcorder... it will give you hours of pleasure.
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